Jermaine Dupri, the hit-making producer and CEO of SoSo Def Records who launched the careers of platinum selling artists such as Kris Kross , Lil Bow Wow and Da-Brat, was recently raided by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS descended upon two of Dupri’s Atlanta homes, reportedly seizing cars, furniture, and computers. According to current […]

Rapper Fat Joe recently finalized a deal with Omega Luxury Wheels, making him the first rapper in history to launch what he described as "high end luxury rims. Named after his recently released album, "The Loyalty" rims for cars and trucks come in 20", 22", 24" and 26". Joe went one step further, making the […]

After stringing hip-hop fiends out with a 5-mic fix on his latest release, Scarface has plans to lace his next project with a different kind of dope—rock ‘n roll. The Def Jam South President is seriously contemplating forming his own rock band, ala’ Ice-T and his controversial outfit Body Count of the early to mid […]

Five months after Michael Jackson blasted Sony CEO Tommy Mottola for racism due to comments he made about an unnamed African-American artist, his brother Jermaine Jackson revealed the artist as Murder Inc mogul Irv Gotti on Connie Chung’s “Tonight” show on December 10. "Tommy Mottola referred to Irv Gotti as a ‘big fat black n#####,’" […]

Naomi Campbell will appear in an upcoming advertising campaign for Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Wear clothing line. According to reports, the brand is looking to change their current image. "We wanted to change the direction that Roc-A-Wear was taking, by making things a little more iconic," marketing director Dana Hill told People magazine. "She will take Rocawear to […]

After being shot nine times and surviving, 50 Cent said he often finds himself begin compared to the late Tupac, who endured after bullets hit him five times. However, the Queens-bred rapper said he is nothing like his predecessor. “I think Tupac was cool as a rapper, nah’meen, and I think, in his heart, he […]

Nelly will become the first rapper to participate in the "Got Milk" Milk Mustache campaign, which in the past has featured such celebrities as Tyra Banks, Venus and Serena Williams, MTV host Carson Daly and others. Nelly’s ad will premiere in the December 6 issue of Rolling Stone magazine. His advertising copy will appear as […]

Slick Rick’s lawyer has filed an Emergency Stay of Deportation in hopes of keeping the embattled rapper in the United States. The INS ruled last Wednesday to deport the rapper back to England. According to the law, the INS now has 14 days to respond to the request, while Rick is still in detention in […]

Reebok has signed Jay-Z to a multi-year deal, giving the rapper his own "signature" line of sneakers. Jay-Z’s "S.Carter Collection by RBK" is scheduled to hit stores nationwide in June. "The collection is an authentic reflection of my personal style," Jay-Z told AllHipHop.com in a statement. The shoe will sell for around $150. Reebok says […]

Last night (Dec 3), the 7th annual Mixtape Awards were marred by violence as minor altercations and random acts caused organizers to put a halt to the event shortly after is started. The cancellation was sparked when DJ Kay Slay (The Drama King) and DJ Pudgee P had a verbal dispute that escalated into chaos. […]

Nas has made the decision to change the release date of his latest album God’s Son, due to rampant bootlegging. The album will drop on Friday December 13, four days earlier than anticipated. "God’s Son is my most personal album," Nas told AllHipHop.com. "I poured my heart and spirit into it. It’s important to me […]

The Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) issued a ruling last week to deport rapper Slick Rick back to his birthplace of England. Rick’s lawyers filed a motion to stay the deportation, but the judge has not ruled, which means the Bronx-bred rapper could be sent back at any moment. He has been a resident of […]

"Tha Corner" will be Music Choice’s second edition of the new monthly audio program that will feature exclusive, unedited interviews with today’s hottest rap artists and celebrities, along with the latest rap music, news and industry buzz. The Music Choice Rap channel will be available in 25 million digital cable and DIRECTV homes. The December […]

Rapper X-Raided, who is serving a 31 year prison term for murder, is saving the proceeds from his albums in an attempt to hire attorney Johnny Cochran. X-Raided, born Anerae Brown, was convicted of shooting community activist Patricia Harris, 42, in March of 1992, after he and fellow gang members allegedly stormed her house seeking […]

Boasting an impressive roster of hip-hop journalists, independent filmmakers and a regional hip-hop pioneer, the Art Sanctuary in Philadelphia hosted a panel discussion recently on hip hop and film, which featured a concert afterward by dead prez. Sheena Lester, founder/editor-in-chief of Rap Pages, moderated the panel comprising of Source staffer Akiba Soloman; Selwyn Sefu Hinds, […]